Certified Tutors From Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Since a young age, I have had a strong affinity for math and science. From algebra and geometry to chemistry and physics, I loved making sense of the natural world using mathematical expressions and scientific principles. I studied Chemical...... A typical first session will include getting to know the personality of the student, including their interests, skills, and developmental areas. I'll then share a little bit about myself.

...to decide on that major. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2014, and I just recently moved back to the Roanoke area from South Florida. I spent a year in Palm Beach County teaching English as a second language My interests include swing dancing, reading, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, dogs, food, live music, hiking, and...

...years. I have tutored in AP biology and high school level biology, including tutoring for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Not only do I enjoy helping students learn and think on their own; witnessing them explore science with a more open and curious mind is extremely fulfilling. I am a firm believer that...

As a former high school math teacher for 8 years, I've worked with a number of students struggling in the subject area and seen them experience better grades and a significant improvement in their confidence. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and look forward to helping you improve in your math course.... I can help a student become an independent learner by helping them discover and understand how they learn best. Every student should...

...along with talks and lectures to the community. My teaching style and philosophy is simple. Figure out what kind of learner you are and teach to those strengths. Make it a fun, enjoyable time. Learning should be something you want to do. Make it applicable and find the connection of the material to the student....

...understanding of many subject matters. I have some formal tutoring experience during my time in National Honor Society, but a majority of my experience educating comes from my passion for coaching baseball. This combination of passion for education, and my extensive knowledge of math, physics, and many high school AP courses, make me an enthusiastic...

...abilities is the reason I tutor. I enjoy figuring out what each student needs and an approach that works for them. I have experience teaching both children and adults. I have done substitute teaching with all age levels. I was the youth coordinator for a teen youth group and tutored adults at Community College of...

...months in the program, I decided to take a leave and re-evaluate what I would like to do moving forward. The culture of the department was very cold, competitive, and un-supportive, and they only really valued my math skills rather than all of the other aspects of my identity. I have many other passions, including...

...that student learns best. I will work with students to understand the source of thier difficulties, and as a team, identify the new way to help them learn. I want to help students achieve outstanding performance. Everyone can perform well in science and math, they just need to learn how they learn best. Tutors are meant...

...effort can be successful at it. I recently received my BS in Statistics from Virginia Tech, where I spent a lot of time tutoring students in various math and statistics classes. I got my MS in Statistics from the University of Illinois where I worked as a TA for different stats classes. Currently I tutor,...

...many students throughout all grade levels including some of my friends in college and I want you to know that with me, you're academic success is in safe hands. When I am not tutoring I am either playing video games, watching anime or going to the gym. I spend as much time as I can with...

Hi! My name is Neb, I'm a 4th year medical student who loves to tutor. I have been tutoring students throughout medical school.... Everyone has the potential to learn anything to the highest degree.... I'd understand the student and his/her way of learning. I understand their goals and what they aim to get out of the tutoring sessions.

...A in Micro Economic Theory I was asked to tutor fellow college students in Economics by my professor, which I agreed to do during my Senior year in college. I have plenty of experience helping students from elementary school right through to college students. While in college I also coached a middle school recreational basketball...

...Through the incorporation of higher order thinking (Blooms' Taxonomy), differentiated instruction and focusing on 21st Century skills, I am able to meet students' needs successfully. As a tutor, I will draw upon my 12 years of teaching experience to impart these ideals to those with whom I work to meet their academic goals.... I believe learning is a dynamic, life-long endeavor and I seek to instill a love of learning to my students. I believe in...

...spent countless hours alone on homework and always wished that there was somebody who has been through the same kind of courses I had who could help me. I can be that person! I am currently pursuing a degree in education and one day would like to become a teacher. I am passionate about education...

...balance between structure/hard work and fun, as the second is often a motivator for the first. I like to laugh hard and often, and I like for my students to laugh as well! On a personal level, I love to have adventures. Anything I haven't done before is game I especially enjoy trying new restaurants...

...in Computer Science and a Bachelor's of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. I am currently a Master's student at Virginia Tech studying Mechanical Engineering and robotics. I work in the terrestrial robotics laboratoryat Virginia Tech doing hardware and software engineering for a firefighting robot design for the US Navy. In my effort to...

...in the earth sciences. As part of the graduate program I attended, also at Virginia Tech, I learned how to effectively teach others through a variety of ways. Furthermore, I used many of these techniques in classroom settings: I served student internships in both middle and high schools under practicing teachers. Through these experiences, I...

I am studying Nutrition at Virginia Tech. I have tutored all the introductory science classes and some upper level courses as well. I enjoy helping students succeed in these courses because I know these classes can be difficult. Aside from tutoring, I play the piano and love working out.

...favorite part of my day is seeing a student's "aha" moment and I'm very excited for the opportunity to help others outside of the classroom experience those moments as well! I am currently a full-time teacher, certified to teach elementary education and also have a bachelor's degree in mathematics. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I...